Engineer II/III/Principal

Ppl-Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation in Allentown, PA, is seeking an Engineer II/III/Principal Engineer to develop, maintain, and publish standards and equipment specifications for Transmission and Distribution substations across PPL’s operating companies. The role emphasizes safety, problem solving, and collaboration with project teams.

Responsibilities include updating drawings and documents, researching industry trends, evaluating consultants for standards projects, and supporting design and construction

Qualifications

• ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology required.
• Experience requirements: Engineer II — 2 years; Engineer III — 5 years; Principal Engineer — 10+ years (or MS/PhD equivalents).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update T&D Substation standard drawings, design methodology documents, engineering instructions, and equipment specifications.
• Research industry trends and assess new technologies.
• Identify improvement opportunities and recommend enhanced methods.
• Develop RFPs and support the selection of engineering service providers for standards-related projects.
• Manage engineering contractors as required.
• Collaborate with project teams and review standard deviation requests.
• Provide SME on applicable codes, regulations, and company standards.
• Travel occasionally.

Education

ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and publication of standards and equipment specifications for Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Substations across PPL’s operating companies. The ideal candidate must be highly focused on safety, self-motivated, innovative, efficient, organized, and highly skilled in problem solving. This role requires strong communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to develop creative, practical solutions to complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update T&D Substation standard drawings, design methodology documents, engineering instructions, and equipment specifications in alignment with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
• Research and benchmark industry trends, including new technologies.
• Identify improvement opportunities and recommend enhanced methods.
• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate consultant qualifications and proposals, and support the selection of engineering service providers for standards-related projects and initiatives.
• Ability to manage engineering contractors as required.
• Work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Visit manufacturer facilities, as requested, to inspect and accept new substation equipment.
• Collaborate with project teams to review, evaluate, and disposition standard deviation requests arising during design and construction activities.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on applicable codes, regulations, and company standards to support engineering projects and standards development.
• Reinforce a strong safety culture within the group, through daily leadership and constructive behaviors.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.
• Travel is required on an occasional basis.

Qualifications

Engineer II

• ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 2 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will also be counted as engineering experience.

Engineer III

• ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 5 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering plus 3 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus 2 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will also be counted as engineering experience.

Principal Engineer

• ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 10 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering plus 8 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus 7 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will be counted as engineering experience for this position.